Aberystwyth Castle

Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

Aberystwyth Castle was built in response to the First Welsh War in the late 13th century, replacing an earlier Motte and bailey castle located a mile to the south. The current castle was rebuilt in its current location by Edward I of England in 1277 after the end of the first war against Llywelyn ap Gruffydd Llywelyn the Great's grandson. The Welsh took the castle in 1282 at the start of the 1282 war and burned both the castle and the town. Under master mason James of St George, the castle was eventually completed in 1289, though it was sieged extensively during the revolt of Madog ap Llywelyn in 1294–5.

During a national uprising by Owain Glyndŵr, the Welsh captured the castle in 1404, but it was recaptured by the English four years later. In 1637 it became a Royal mint by Charles I, and produced silver shillings. The castle was slighted by Oliver Cromwell in 1649.

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Founded: 1277
Category: Castles and fortifications in United Kingdom

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L Lyons (5 months ago)
Generally a really warm and welcoming local. Guinness not the best but otherwise a good range of drinks on offer.
garith hickman (7 months ago)
Had to spend a night here whilst dropping the son at university, entrance is through the beautiful pub downstairs (once you have your key you can use the side door) entering up the also beautiful grand staircase we were taken to our room. The room itself was spotless and perfectly laid out. The bathroom was perfect in every way. Please stay here if your considering somewhere, I cannot stress enough how great it is and staff are lovely. I'm only giving it 5 stars because I can't give it 10
Lisa Laurie (8 months ago)
Absolutely brilliant, landlady is great prices very reasonable, great location
Steven Howell (11 months ago)
Lovely room and a great view. The only down side for us was the noise from the pub downstairs.
Stephen Armstrong (14 months ago)
First of all I didn't stay here I had a few beers downstairs but it was still good. The service was great, the location was good and I'm pleased we finally managed to get there during opening hours. The building is quaint but lovely and choice of drinks is unique. There is a fireplace but it wasn't lit/on during my visit
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